From Washington: A federal lawsuit has been filed by the Democratic National Committee. It claims that millions of dollars in taxpayer funds were spent on TV ads promoting a president. These commercials started airing in late September and featured certain policy efforts. The lawsuit alleges that the ads were meant to improve the president's image and help a political party.

The ads are said to have cost over $12 million to air. This money came from a specific government department's funding.

Further information about the lawsuit and the allegations is available from the source.